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A.R. Rahman


Allah Rakha Rahman was born A.S. Dileep Kumar on January 6, 1966, in Madras (now Chennai), India, to a musically affluent family. Dileep started learning the piano at the age of 4, and at the age of 9, his father passed away. Since the pressure of supporting his family fell on him, he joined Ilayaraja's troupe as a keyboard player at the age of 11... See full bio »

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Filmography

Hide HideComposer (126 titles)
2012 Rana (in production)
 
2012 Ekk Deewana Tha
 
2011 Rockstar (music by)
 
2011 Search & Rescue (video documentary short) (original score)
 
2011 Saloon (documentary short)
 
2010 Ada... A Way of Life (background score / music)
 
2010 Jhootha Hi Sahi (music)
 
2010 Pattampoochi (short) (original music by)
 
2010 Endhiran (music)
 
2010 Komaram Puli
 
2010 127 Hours
 
2010 Raavan (music)
 
2010 Raavanan (music)
 
2009/I Blue
 
2009 Couples Retreat
 
2009/I Passage (short)
 
2009 Delhi-6
 
2008 Ghajini (music)
 
2008 Yuvvraaj
 
2008 Jodhaa Akbar
 
2007 Elizabeth: The Golden Age (as AR Rahman)
 
2007 Sivaji (music)
 
2007 Ek Mohabbat - Vote for Taj (video short)
 
2007 Guru
 
2007 Sajni
 
2007 Sakkarakatti
 
2006 Godfather
 
2006 Rang De Basanti
 
2005/I Water
 
2004 Swades (as A.R. Rehman)
 
2004 Ayitha Ezhuthu
 
2004 Yuva
 
2004 Naani
 
2004 New
 
2003 Tehzeeb
 
2003 Boys
 
2003 Parasuram
 
2003 Udhaya
 
2002 Saathiya
 
2002 Baba
 
2002 Kadhal Virus
 
2001 One 2 Ka 4
 
2001 Waves
 
2001 Zubeidaa
 
2001 Alli Arjuna
 
2001/II Star
 
2000 Thenali
 
2000 I Have Found It
 
2000 Dil Hi Dil Mein
 
2000 Pukar
 
2000 Rhythm
 
1999 Thakshak
 
1999 Taj Mahal
 
1999 Taal
 
1999 En Swasa Katre
 
1999 Jodi
 
1999 Kadhalar Dinam
 
1999 Mudhalvan
 
1999 Padaiyappa
 
1999 Sangamam
 
1998 Earth
 
1998 Dil Se..
 
1998 Jeans
 
1998 Kabhi Na Kabhi
 
1997 Ratchakan
 
1997 The Duo
 
1997 Minsaara Kanavu
 
1997 Love Birds
 
1997 Vishwavidhaata
 
1996 Mr. Romeo
 
1996 Hindustani
 
1996 Anthimanthaarai
 
1996 Kadhal Desam
 
1995 Muthu
 
1995 Bombay
 
1995 Karuththamma
 
1994 Thiruda Thiruda
 
1994 Super Police
 
1994 Duet
 
1994 Gang Master
 
1994 Kadhalan
 
1994 May Madham
 
1994 Pavithra
 
1993 Gentleman
 
1993 Pudhiya Mugam
 
1993 Uzhavan
 
1992 Roja
 
1992 Yodha
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (65 titles)
2011 The 83rd Annual Academy Awards (TV special) (music: "If I Rise" / performer: "If I Rise")
 
2010 Endhiran (performer: "Pudhiya Manidha", "Irumbile oru Irudhaiyam" / "Pudhiya Manidha", "Kadhal Anukkal", "Irumbile oru Irudhaiyam", "Arima Arima", "Kilimanjaro", "Boom Boom Robo Da", "Chitti Dance Showcase")
 
2010 127 Hours (music: "If I Rise" / performer: "If I Rise")
 
2010 Miral ("Water", "Mumbai Theme Tune")
 
2010 So You Think You Can Dance Canada (TV series)
Top 20 Results (2010) (performer: "Jai Ho")
 
2010 Raavanan (music: "Veera", "Usure Pogudhey", "Kodu Poatta", "Kaattu Sirukki", "Kalvare", "Kedakkari")
 
2010 Raavan (music: "Beera Beera, Beera Ke Sau Maathey", "Behne De", "Kata Kata", "Khilli Re Khilli", "Madhuban Chor", "Ranjha Ranjha", "Thok De Killi" / "Jaare Ud Jaare")
 
2010 Dancing on Ice (TV series)
Episode #5.24 (2010) (writer: "Jai Ho! You Are My Destiny" / performer: "Jai Ho! You Are My Destiny")
Episode #5.18 (2010) (writer: "Jai Ho! You Are My Destiny" / performer: "Jai Ho! You Are My Destiny")
 
2010 Ye Maaya Chesave ("Kundanapu Bomma", "Manasaa", "Swaasye", "Ee Hridayam", "Vintunnava", "Aakasam", "Aaromale")
 
2009/I Blue (music: "Chiggy Wiggy", "Aaj Dil Gustakh Hai", "Yeh Fiqrana")
 
2009 Couples Retreat (writer: "NA NA", "SAJNA" / performer: "NA NA", "SAJNA")
 
2009 Dancing with the Stars (TV series)
Episode #9.4 (2009) ("Jai Ho" - uncredited)
 
2009 So You Think You Can Dance (TV series)
Top 20 Perform (2009) (music: "Jai Ho" - uncredited)
 
2009 Arranged: The Musical (short) ("Khamoshiyan Gangunane Lagi")
 
2009 The 81st Annual Academy Awards (TV special) (writer: "O Saya" / performer: "O Saya", "Jai Ho" / "Jai Ho")
 
2009 Delhi-6 (performer: "Rehna Tu" / "Masakali Masakali, Matakali Matakali", "Aarti Tumre Bhavan Mein", "Arziyan", "Bhor Bhaye", "Delhi 6", "Dil Gira Dafatan", "Sasural Ghenda Phool", "Hey Kaala Bandar", "Noor", "Rehna Tu")
 
2008 Ghajini ("Tu Meri Aduri Pyaas Pyaas, Tu Aa Gai Mann Ko Raas Raas", "Aye Bachchu, Tu Sun Le", "Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gai", "Behka Main Behka", "Latoo", "Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gai - Instrumental")
 
2008 Yuvvraaj (performer: "Tu Meri Dost Hai", "Dil Ka Rishta" / "Main Hoon Yuvvraaj", "Tu Meri Dost Hai", "Shano Shano", "Tu Muskura", "Mastam Mastam", "Zindagi", "Dil Ka Rishta", "Manmohini Morey", "Shano - Remix")
 
2008 Slumdog Millionaire (writer: "O... Saya", "Riots", "Mausam & Escape" / music: "Ringa Ringa", "Liquid Dance", "Latika's Theme", "Millionaire", "Gangsta Blues", "Dreams on Fire", "Jai Ho" / performer: "O... Saya" / producer: "O... Saya")
 
2008 Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (performer: "Tu Bole Main Boloon" / "Jaane Tu Mera Kya Hai", "Kabhi Kabhi Aditi", "Kahin To Hogi Woh", "Nazrein Milaana Nazrein Churaana", "Pappu Can't Dance Salah", "Pappu Can't Dance Salah - Remix", "Tu Bole Main Boloon")
 
2008 Jodhaa Akbar (performer: "Khwaja Mere Khwaja" / "Azeem-O-Shaan Shahenshah", "Jashn-E-Bahaaraa", "Khwaja Mere Khwaja", "In Lamhon Ke Daaman Mein", "Mann Mohana", "Jashn-E-Bahaaraa - Instrumental", "Khwaja Mere Khwaja - Instrumental")
 
2008 The Accidental Husband (performer: "THENALITAMIL")
 
2007 Azhagiya Tamizh Magan ("Ellappugazhum", "Ponmagal Vandaal", "Nee Marilyn Monroe", "Valayapatti", "Kelamal Kaiyile", "Maduraikku Pogathede")
 
2007 Sivaji (performer: "Athiradee" / "Sivaji", "Balleilakka", "Style", "Athiradee", "The Boss", "Sahana", "Sahara")
 
2007 Guru (performer: "Ay Hairathe", "Jaage Rahe", "Tere Bin" / "Barso Re", "Ay Hairathe", "Jaage Rahe", "Ek Lo Ek Muft", "Maiyya Maiyya", "Tere Bin", "Baazi Laga", "Shauk Hai", "Dhoom Dhamaka")
 
2007 Sakkarakatti (performer: "Marudaani Marudaani" / "Taxi Taxi", "Marudaani Marudaani", "I Miss You Da", "Chinnamma Chilakkamma", "Elay Neram", "Naan Eppodhu")
 
2006 Inside Man (writer: "Chaiyya Chaiyya - Bollywood Joint", "Chaiyya Chaiyya")
 
2006 Rang De Basanti (performer: "Khalbali Hai Khalbali", "Luka Chuppi", "Rubaroo" / "Rang De Basanti", "Ek Onkar", "Khalbali Hai Khalbali", "Khoon Chala", "Lalkaar", "Luka Chuppi", "Pathshaala Part 1", "Pathshaala Part 2 - 'Be a Rebel'", "Rubaroo", "Tu Bin Bataye")
 
2006 Jillunu Oru Kaadhal (performer: "New York Nagaram" / "Jillunu Oru Kadhal", "Munbe Vaa", "Maricham", "Machakkari Machakkari", "Maza Maza", "New York Nagaram", "Kummi Adi")
 
2005 Lord of War (writer: "Mumbai Theme Tune" 1997 / performer: "Mumbai Theme Tune" 1997)
 
2005 The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey (performer: "Al Maddath Maula" / "Mangal Mangal", "Mangal Mangal" Agni Version, "Mangal Mangal" Aatma Version, "Main Vari Vari", "Holi Re", "Rasiya", "Takey Takey", "Al Maddath Maula")
 
2005 7 1/2 Phere: More Than a Wedding (performer: "Dil Se Re" / "Jiya Jale", "Dil Se Re")
 
2005 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (writer: "Azadi" / performer: "Azadi" / "Desh Ki Mitti")
 
2004 Swades (performer: "Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera" / "Yeh Tara Woh Tara", "Saanwariya Saanwariya", "Yun Hi Chala Chal", "Aahista Aahista", "Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera", "Pal Pal Hai Bhaari", "Dekho Na")
 
2004 Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha ("Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa", "Jane Bahara", "Zindagi Hai Dua", "Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa - Instrumental")
 
2004 Yuva (performer: "Dhakka Laga Bukka", "Kabhi Neem Neem", "Fanaa" / "Dhakka Laga Bukka", "Khuda Hafiz", "Kabhi Neem Neem", "Dol Dol", "Baadal", "Fanaa")
 
2004 Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities ("Yeh Rishta", "Chinnamma Chilakkamma", "Do Kadam Aur Sahi", "Dhuan Dhuan", "Rang Hai", "Noor-un-ala-Noor", "Cyclist's Rhythm", "Potter's Village")
 
2004 Lakeer - Forbidden Lines ("Nachley", "Paigham", "Shehzaade", "Sadiyaan", "Offho Jalta Hai", "Rozanna")
 
2003 Tehzeeb ("Khoyee Khoyee Aankhein", "Meherbaan", "Aapko Mujhse Gila Hota Na Shikwa", "Sabaq Aisa", "Mujhpe Toofan Uthaye", "I Wanna Be Free")
 
2002 Saathiya (performer: "Mera Yaar Mila De" / "Saathiya", "Aye Udi Udi", "Chhalka Chhalka Re", "Chupke Se", "Mera Yaar Mila De", "O Humdum Soniyo Re", "Naina Milaike", "Mangalyam", "Chori Pe Chori")
 
2002 Bollywood/Hollywood ("Extract")
 
2002 Omnibus (TV series documentary)
Spotlights & Saris: Making Bombay Dreams (2002) ("Shakalaka Baby")
 
2002 The Legend of Bhagat Singh (performer: "Desh MEre Desh")
 
2002 Yadon ilaheyya (writer: "Mumbai Theme Tune" / performer: "Mumbai Theme Tune")
 
2002 Kannathil Muthamittal (writer: "Vellaippookkal" / performer: "Vellaippookkal" / "Sundari", "Kannathil Muthamittaal", "Chinjore", "Kannathil Muthanittal V.2", "Vidai Kodu")
 
2001 Nayak: The Real Hero ("Chalo Chale Mitwa", "Shakalaka Baby", "Ruki Sukhi Roti", "Saiyyan", "Chidiya Tu Hoti To", "Tu Achcha Lagta Hai", "Chalo Chale Purva")
 
2001 Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (music: "Ghanan Ghanan", "Mitwa", "Radha Kaise Na Jale", "O Rey Chhori", "Chale Chalo", "Waltz for a Romance", "O Palanhaare", "Lagaan - Once Upon a Time in India" / performer: "Chale Chalo")
 
2001 Zubeidaa (music: "Dheeme Dheeme", "Main Albeli", "Mehndi Hai Rachnewaali", "So Gaye Hain - 1", "Hai Na", "Pyaara Sa Gaon", "So Gaye Hain - 2", "Chodo Mori Baiyaan")
 
2000 Fiza (performer: "Piya Haji Ali" / "Piya Haji Ali")
 
2000 Pukar (music: "Kay Sera... Sera", "Sunta Hai Mera Khuda", "Humrahi Jab Ho Mastana", "Hai Jaana... Hai Jaana", "Kismat Se Tum Hum Ko Mile", "Ek Tu Hi Bharosa")
 
1999 Taal (performer: "Ishq Bina", "Ishq Bina - Remix" / "Taal Se Taal Mila", "Taal Se Taal Mila" Modern Remix, "Kahin Aag Lage", "Ramta Jogi", "Ni Main Samajh Gayee", "Nahin Saamne Tu", "Ishq Bina", "Kya Dekh Rahe Ho Tum", "Beat of Passion", "Ishq Bina - II", "Ishq Bina - III", "Kariye Na", "Ishq Bina - Remix")
 
1999 Mudhalvan ("Azhagana Ratchashiyae", "Kurukku Chiruthvale", "Mudhalvanae", "Shakalaka Baby", "Ulundhu Vithakkaiyilae", "Uppu Karuvadu")
 
1999 Padaiyappa ("Vetri Kodi", "En Peru Padayappa", "Minsara Kanna", "Suthi Suthi", "Kicku Eruthey")
 
1999 Kadhalar Dinam ("Kadhalenum", "Roja Roja", "Oh Maria", "Enna Villai Azhage", "Nenachapadi Nenachapadi", "Dhandiya Aatamum Poda")
 
1998 Earth (writer: "Piano Theme Instrumental", "Theme Piece" / performer: "Piano Theme Instrumental", "Theme Piece" / "Ruth Aa Gayi Re", "Banno Rani", "Dheemi Dheemi", "Raat Ki Dal Dal Hai", "Yeh Jo Zindagi Hai", "Ishwar Allah", "Yeh Jo Zindagi Hai V.2")
 
1998 Dil Se.. (performer: "Dil Se Re" / "Chal Chaiyya Chaiyya", "Thaiyya Thaiyya", "Jiya Jale, Jaan Chale", "Dil Se Re", "E Ajnabi", "Satrangi Re")
 
1997 Ratchakan (writer: "Ratchagan: The power Theme" / performer: "Ratchagan: The power Theme" / "Soniya Soniya", "Chandiranai Thottathu", "Pogum Vazhiyellam", "Nenche Nenche", "Mercury Pookkal", "Kaiyyil Mithakkum", "Bombay Madras Delhi", "Lucky Lucky")
 
1997 Daud: Fun on the Run ("O Bhavre", "Zahreela Pyar")
 
1997 Minsaara Kanavu (music: "Chanda Re" / "Awara Bhavre")
 
1996 Fire ("Bombay Theme" 1995, "Ek Ho Gaye Hum Aur Tum" 1995)
 
1995 Bombay ("Bombay Theme", "Antha Arabi" Hindi: "Ek Ho Gaye Hum Aur Tum", "Kannalanae" Hindi: "Kehna Hi Kya", "Kuchi Kuchi", "Uyire" Hindi: "Tu Hi Re", "Poovukku Enna" Hindi: "Kuch Bhi Na Socho")
 
1995 Bollywood Dreams (performer: "Mangta Hai Kya" / "Tanha Tanha Yahan Pe Jeena", "Hai Rama Yeh Kya Hua", "Mangta Hai Kya", "Kya Kare Kya Na Kare", "Pyaar Yeh Jaane Kaisa Hai", "Rangeela Re", "Yaaro Sun Lo Zara")
 
1994 Thiruda Thiruda (music: "Hum Bhi Tum Bhi Chor Hai Saarey", "Chandralekha, Chandralekha", "Pyar Kabhi Na Todenge, Saath Kabhi Na Chodenge", "Hardham, Hardham")
 
1994 Kadhalan (performer: "Oorvasi Oorvasi" / "Mukkala Mukkabala", "Ennavale Adi Ennavale", "Oorvasi Oorvasi", "Pettai Rap", "Indirayo Ival Sundariyo", "Kadhalikkum Pennin", "Katru Kuthirayile", "Kollaiyile", "Errani Kurathani")
 
1992 Roja ("Roja", "Dil Hai Chotasa, Chotisi Asha")
 
Show ShowMusic Department (40 titles)
2012 Ekk Deewana Tha (playback singer)
 
2011 Rockstar (playback singer)
 
2010 Ada... A Way of Life (playback singer)
 
2010 Endhiran (musical director, playback singer)
 
2010 Komaram Puli (playback singer)
 
2010 127 Hours (musician)
 
2010 Raavanan (playback singer)
 
2010 Will You Cross the Skies for Me? (composer: theme music)
 
2010 Ye Maaya Chesave (composer: theme music)
 
2009 Champions League Twenty20 Cricket (TV series) (theme)
 
2009 Delhi-6 (playback singer)
 
2008 Yuvvraaj (playback singer)
 
2008 Slumdog Millionaire (music producer)
 
2008 Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (playback singer)
 
2008 Jodhaa Akbar (playback singer)
 
2007 Sivaji (playback singer)
 
2006 Godfather (playback singer)
 
2006 Rang De Basanti (playback singer)
 
2006 Jillunu Oru Kaadhal (playback singer)
 
2005 Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire (playback singer)
 
2005 The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey (playback singer)
 
2004 Swades (playback singer - as A.R. Rehman)
 
2004 Yuva (playback singer)
 
2004 Ayitha Ezhuthu (playback singer)
 
2002 Saathiya (playback singer)
 
2002 The Legend of Bhagat Singh (playback singer)
 
2002 Kannathil Muthamittal (playback singer)
 
2001 Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (playback singer)
 
2000 Fiza (playback singer)
 
1999 Taal (playback singer)
 
1998 Dil Se.. (playback singer)
 
1998 Jeans (playback singer)
 
1997 Daud: Fun on the Run (playback singer)
 
1997 The Duo (playback singer)
 
1996 Fire (composer: songs "Bombay Theme" and "Ek Ho Gaye Hum Aur Tum")
 
1996 Kadhal Desam (playback singer)
 
1995 Bombay (playback singer)
 
1995 Bollywood Dreams (playback singer: "Mangta Hai Kya")
 
1994 Kadhalan (playback singer)
 
1989 Bala Gopaludu (key musician)
 
Show ShowActor (1 title)
2007 Mission Ustaad (TV series)
Judge
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2011 Dam999 (special thanks)
 
2005/I Water (musical thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (22 titles)
2011 Ru Ba Ru (documentary) (post-production)
Himself
 
2011 The 83rd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Performer: 'If I Rise'
 
2011 The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2010 Nobel Peace Prize Concert (TV special)
Himself - Performer
 
2010 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 13 July 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 55th Idea Filmfare Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2010 ABC2 Live Presents Jai Ho! (TV movie)
Himself
 
2009 Cirque du Soleil's Poetic Social Mission (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2009 Star Movies: Live from the Red Carpet (TV movie)
Himself
 
2009 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Himself - Guest
After Oscar Special (2009) … Himself - Guest
 
2009 The 81st Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Original Score/Best Original Song
 
2009 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
Episode #17.34 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 The Orange British Academy Film Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2009 The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Winner: Best Original Score
 
2009 The 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Winner Best Composer
 
2008 Oye! It's Friday! (TV series)
Himself
 
2007 Guru World Premiere in Toronto (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005 Bollywood - Indiens klingendes Kino (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2003 The 100 Greatest Musicals (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Omnibus (TV series documentary)
Himself - Composer
Spotlights & Saris: Making Bombay Dreams (2002) … Himself - Composer
 
2000 I Have Found It
Himself (uncredited)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2010 Breakfast (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

2002: Music for musical "Bombay Dreams", an 'Andrew Lloyd-Webber' production, opening June 2002 in London. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Article  | See more »

Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

AR Rahman | A.R. Rehman
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I have rubbed many a producer the wrong way by disturbing the schedule, but it has paid off. See more »

Trivia:

Also known as the John Williams of the Indian Film Industry. See more »

Trademark:

His music always has a Southern Indian influence See more »

Nickname:

Isai Puyal See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn